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Chapter 69: தூது

On Wealth & Statecraft The Limbs of Society Chapter 69

Kural 681

தூது

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திருக்குறள்

அன்புடைமை ஆன்ற குடிப்பிறத்தல் வேந்தவாம் பண்புடைமை தூதுரைப்பான் பண்பு.

Anputaimai Aandra Kutippiraththal Vendhavaam Panputaimai Thoodhuraippaan Panpu

“Love, noble birth, good courtesy Pleasing kings mark true embassy”

Benevolence high birth, the courtesy kings love:-These qualities the envoy of a king approve

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Kural #681

The Messenger of Kindness

The story illustrates that an ambassador's success depends on their innate affection and the virtuous qualities they carry from their upbringing, as per the Kural. The qualification of an ambassador are affection (for his relations) a fitting birth, and the possession of attributes pleasing to royalty

8–14 yr 2 min